mellyt

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1. The Circumcision Discussion

   mellyt replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I have 3 boys and all were circ'd.. my brother in law wasnt and tells me everyday he wishes he was. I think the decision should be left up to mom and dad. As far as the pain, EMLA cream used 1 hour...

2. Why are RN's so fat!

   mellyt replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

   I am not "Obese" but I am no where near skinny either. I just finished RN school and while in school 5 days a week and working full time with 3 boys to take care of I gained around 30lbs in 2 1/2...

3. Is there anybody on here from Southern Illinois just curious

   mellyt replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Hi, Im about 25 minutes north of Carbondale in a lil town im sure no one has heard of.....lol. Its nice to know others from So Il are on

4. NEED HELP from a student who got kicked out

   mellyt replied to terabhap's topic in General Nursing

   I dont know how it would work in Missouri but she may check into junior colleges that provide nursing degrees or even talk with a local hospital official who may have answers for her. GOOD

5. PKU testing

   mellyt replied to doglover21's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I dont work in OB but I can tell you that when my sons were born they did 1 PKU around 12 hours and then another after 24

6. HELP! I DON"T WANT TO GO THROUGH CNA first...

   mellyt replied to lookingforward's topic in General Nursing

   In the beginning I thought along the same lines you did in that I never got my CNA certification before starting LPN school. I thought, I will get my RN and never have to clean up poop......Boy was I...

7. 48 hour wait finally over ...

   mellyt replied to adventuregirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Congrats....... I got mine last Thursday and feel the same way. I have never been so happy to see 1 word. I also have 75 questions and thought it didnt go well because it was so short but I was...

8. LPN or RN? need advice

   mellyt replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in Nursing Career

   As someone that was in the position you are in I just want to say to have gotten this far is a large step. I am a single mom and just went blindly into nursing school with no healthcare knowledge...

9. Are any new grads going to med-surg

   mellyt replied to awalke13965's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I have thought about it alot and would prefer to work on a medsurg floor first I think but I am overly anxious to get hired in a hospital and if the ICU job pans out I will take it. I have student...

10. Are any new grads going to med-surg

    mellyt replied to awalke13965's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am having the same problem. I just passed my boards and have interviewed for both med/surg and ob. I have an interview in a few days for an ICU position. I am terrified that I may not be ready to...